Barbecue Pit Restorations

Don't throw out your old pit. Ask us about our restoration services. You might have a nice pit you can use at your hunting ranch or give your kids. It may just need a little bit or work like that 25 year old pit in this picture. Hard to believe its that old and looks so good.

If your pit needs a little TLC bring it to me. We do small pit restoration projects such as new floors, new meat racks, new fireboxes, firebox doors, and even new paint. I have personally visited 200 plus back yards and I can tell you all barbecue pits eventually rust a hole in the bottom. They all eventually do it whether its a Lyfetime, Old Country, Texas original, or a personal custom built pit. It doesn't matter if its a 1/4" thick pit or 3/8" some restorations will need done after several years in operation. We cannot remove any pitting in the pipe or steel components caused by rust or ware over the years but we can give your smoker a fresh new paint job with professional grade paint.

Can you install a new floor or does my firebox need replaced?

We can only tell by looking at it in person. Sometimes we have to start welding on it to find out.

How much do new meat racks cost? Mine burned out.

It all depends on how many need replacing or what size. Generally about $40 per rack is sufficient.

What is the best way to take care of my pit so the bottom doesn't rust out?

The best way to take care of your pit is to clean the ashes out after use. Most of us don't do it but it preserves your pit. Ashes hold in moisture and exactly in the wrong place. Also keep your touched up with paint after a couple of years.

How do I season in my new pit?

We recommend coating the racks with canola, vegetable oil, or bacon grease then build a hot fire about 250 degrees for an hour or two. Do not coat the paint with oil or grease. We use professional grade barbecue pit paint but oiling the paint will cause adhesion failure. Your paint needs to bake cure. On your first two burn ins just use plain charcoal if you can and don't run it hotter that 250 degrees.

Warranty/Disclaimer: If used properly our products will serve you well for years to come. It rarely happens but if a component we installed were to break off we will repair it with reasonable means. You may need to bring it to us. We reserve the right to determine if the damage were caused by missuse or abuse.﻿ Although they will last many years some components such as meat racks or charcoal racks are a consumable.

If you have any questions regarding proper use or seasoning in please see our page on Use, Care, and Maintenance.﻿